Apocalypse Now Movie Review

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Story Overview of Apocalypse Now

At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, "does not exist, nor will it ever exist." His goal is to locate - and eliminate - a mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.

Apocalypse Now Rating and Reception

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Apocalypse Now Details and Cast

Movie NameApocalypse Now
Original LanguageEn
Spoken Language, English, Français, Tiếng Việt
Release Date1979-05-19
Runtime147 minutes
CountryUnited States of America
GenresDrama, War
WriterJohn Milius, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Herr
DirectorFrancis Ford Coppola
ProducerFrancis Ford Coppola

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Apocalypse Now Star Cast

Martin Sheen Captain Benjamin Willard
Marlon Brando Colonel Walter Kurtz
Albert Hall Chief Phillips
Frederic Forrest Jay 'Chef' Hicks
Laurence Fishburne Tyrone 'Clean' Miller
Sam Bottoms Lance B. Johnson
Robert Duvall Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore
Dennis Hopper Photojournalist
G. D. Spradlin General Corman
Harrison Ford Colonel Lucas

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Our Review of Apocalypse Now

'Apocalypse Now' delivers a mixed drama experience, combining drama, war. Released on 1979-05-19, this 147-minute film by Francis Ford Coppola has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Albert Hall, it’s worth a look for drama fans.

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